Intel Processors under $400

4 Intel processors under $400. Prices run $322 to $379.

IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz

+Unlocked for manual overclocking

+Sixteen threads for multitasking

−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling

$340.11-8%Was: ~~$369.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking

+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz

+Low 65W thermal design power

$379.99

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks

+65W thermal design power for lower heat output

$322.02

as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details

Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i7

+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking

+16MB cache for faster data access

+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility

$349.99

as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cores	Socket	TDP	Maker	Processor line	Spec score	Price
8	LGA1200	125W	Intel	Core i7	8.1	$340.11 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8	LGA1200	65W	Intel	Core i7	8.1	$379.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
8	LGA1151	65W	Intel	Core i9	8.1	$322.02 as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
	LGA1200		Intel	Core i7	n/a	$349.99 as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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